Idaho Marriage Regulations - 2010

Bride and groom are both required to be present and must obtain their own marriage license prior to their wedding date.

Regulations to get married in the State of Idaho

  • To be legally married in Idaho, an Idaho Marriage License is required.
  • Both persons must be unmarried.
  • Both persons must be present to apply for the license.
  • Application must be completed in the County Clerk's office at the Kootenai County Courthouse in the presence of a county employee.
  • Premarital AIDS Education pamphlets are given to all applicants to read. After the pamphlet is read and understood, the applicants sign and date the certificate, which is then attached to the marriage joint affidavit.
  • Blood tests are not required. There is no waiting period.
  • Witnesses are not required.
  • The Marriage License is valid for 12 months and is effective the day applied for.
  • The Marriage License is valid in the entire state of Idaho.

Marriage License Fee

In Kootenai County, the Marriage License fees are:
Mondays through Friday - $28 cash*
Saturday - $45 cash*
*Exact cash is preferred, no other form of payment is accepted

The Kootenai County Administration Building issues Marriage Licenses between the following hours:
Monday through Friday - 9:00am to 5:00pm**
Saturday - 11:00am to 4:00pm**
**Excluding legal holidays and legal holiday weekends

Print a copy of this information

Please contact the Recorder's Office in the Kootenai County Administration Building at 208-446-1480.